Emily Tyson-Shu is an Associate Attorney at Reed Longyear, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. With nearly a decade of legal experience, she provides strategic counsel to individuals and families in all areas of estate planning and probate, including complex estate tax planning, advanced trust structures, probate proceedings, and dispute resolution in estate matters.
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and with a background in immigration law, she brings a culturally informed perspective to her practice and proudly serves a diverse client base. Her ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and compassionate manner ensures that every client feels informed and supported.
As a parent of young children, Emily has a deep, personal understanding of the importance of planning for the future. She is especially attuned to the concerns of families and caregivers, and is committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind through careful, proactive planning. She also provides compassionate guidance to clients navigating the probate process after the loss of a loved one.
Outside of her legal work, she is actively involved in her local community and remains dedicated to increasing access to quality legal services for underserved populations.
Professional Associations & Memberships
- WSBA Elder Law Committee - Communications Co-Chair, 2024-2025
- Estate Planning Counsel of Seattle - Contributing Editor, The Fiduciary Handbook, 2025
- Invited Speaker, Estate Planning and Probate Seminar, hosted by People's Memorial Association in partnership with Seattle Public Library in May 2025 (Mandarin Chinese)
- Invited Speaker, Estate Planning and Probate Seminar, hosted by National Taiwan University in November 2024 and April 2025 (Mandarin Chinese)
- Invited Speaker, Estate Planning and Probate Seminar, hosted by Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in Seattle in September 2024